Abstract Yellow and Red Forms on Grey - shown to scale

Abstract Yellow and Red Forms on Grey, 1996

Name: Abstract Yellow and Red Forms on Grey, 1996
Brand: Salah Taher
SKU: Salah-Taher-HM-4318
Price: 5000.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Water Color on Paper

23 × 32 cm | 9.1 × 12.6 in

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About the work

Bold yellow and red curvilinear forms twist and intertwine against a heavily striated grey background, creating a sense of raw energy and dynamic tension. The composition is gestural and expressive, with vigorous brushwork lending the abstract shapes a pulsating, almost organic vitality.

Salah Taher (Egypt, 1911–2007).

Water Color on Paper, 32 × 23 cm, 1996.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size: 23 × 32 cm | 9.1 × 12.6 in
Year: 1996
Rarity: Unique
Certificate of authenticity: Included
Genre
Colours: Yellow, Red, Grey
Location: Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Salah Taher

Egypt, b. 1911–2007

Salah Taher (صلاح طاهر), born in Alexandria, Egypt in 1911 and passing away in 2007, is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in modern Egyptian art. Renowned for his dynamic compositions and vibrant use of color, Taher’s work spans painting and drawing, often characterized by expressive abstraction and a lyrical approach to form. His artistic journey began with a focus on figurative subjects, later evolving into more abstract and semi-abstract styles that reflect both Egyptian heritage and universal themes.

Taher’s career was marked by significant institutional recognition. He served as the head of the Museum of Modern Art in Cairo and was also the director of the Opera House’s art department, contributing greatly to Egypt’s cultural landscape. His works have been exhibited in major institutions, including the Egyptian Museum of Modern Art and international venues such as the Venice Biennale. In the auction market, Salah Taher’s paintings have achieved notable results at leading houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s, with several works surpassing estimates and confirming his status as a key figure in Middle Eastern art. His legacy endures through his prolific output and his influence on generations of Egyptian artists.

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